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Air Force PDG Study Guide, 1 Oct 2011

Chapter 4, Section D, JOPES (for study for E8/E9)

Multiple Choice Questions & Answers



Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)



148. The DOD-directed, single, integrated, joint command and control system for conventional operation planning and execution (to include theater-level nuclear and chemical plans) is the

A. Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES)

B. Air Force War and Mobilization Plan (WMP) System

*C. Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)

D. time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD)

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149. JOPES allows for the effective management of operations across the spectrum of mobilization:

A. deployment

B. employment

C. sustainment, redeployment and demobilization

*D. all of these answers

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150. JOPES is supported by a networked suite of Automated Data Processing (ADP) applications, tools, and databases, which reside on the

A. unsecure Air Force networks

B. NIPRNET

*C. Global Command and Control System (GCCS)

D. all of these answers

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151. Various CJCS manuals (CJCSM) govern JOPES. Which one provides policy guidance and procedures for the peacetime and crisis action development, coordination, dissemination, review, approval and implementation of joint OPLANs and CONPLANs tasked by the JSCP or other CJCS directives?

*A. CJCSM 3122.01 A, JOPES Volume I (Planning Policies and Procedures)

B. CJCSM 3122.03 B, JOPES Volume II (Planning Formats and Guidance)

C. CJCSM 3122.02 C, JOPES Volume III (Crisis Action TPFDD Development and Deployment Execution)

D. CJCSM 3150.16 A, JOPES Reporting Structure (JOPESREP)

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152. Various CJCS manuals govern JOPES. Which one is functionally oriented and prescribes standard formats and minimum content requirements for OPLANs and CONPLANs?

A. CJCSM 3122.01 A, JOPES Volume I (Planning Policies and Procedures)

*B. CJCSM 3122.03 B, JOPES Volume II (Planning Formats and Guidance)

C. CJCSM 3122.02 C, JOPES Volume III (Crisis Action TPFDD Development and Deployment Execution)

D. CJCSM 3150.16 A, JOPES Reporting Structure (JOPESREP)

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153. Various CJCS manuals govern JOPES. Which one establishes procedures for the development of TPFDD and the deployment of forces within the context of JOPES in support of joint military operations?

A. CJCSM 3122.01 A, JOPES Volume I

B. CJCSM 3122.03 B, JOPES Volume II

*C. CJCSM 3122.02 C, JOPES Volume III

D. CJCSM 3150.16 A, JOPES Reporting Structure (JOPESREP)

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154. Various CJCS manuals govern JOPES. Which one sets forth guidelines and standards to be used in the organization and development of information reporting to the JOPES database?

A. CJCSM 3122.01 A, JOPES Volume I

B. CJCSM 3122.03 B, JOPES Volume II

C. CJCSM 3122.02 C, JOPES Volume III

*D. CJCSM 3150.16 A, JOPES Reporting Structure (JOPESREP)

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155. JOPES Volumes I and III are reviewed periodically by the Joint Staff (JS) and service headquarters. Recommended changes may be submitted at any time to

*A. the War and Mobilization Plans Division (HAF/A5XW)

B. the Automated Data Processing (ADP) office

C. the Joint Force Air and Space Component Commander (JFACC)

D. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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156. The main planning system used to prepare joint operation plans and associated planning documents is the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). The Air Force's war-planning system that provides an Air Force feed to JOPES is

*A. Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES)

B. the Air Force War and Mobilization Plan (WMP) System

C. Global Command and Control System (GCCS)

D. the time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD)

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157. The planning system that provides standard data files, formats, application programs, and management procedures that are Air Force unique, joint guidance compliant, and used primarily for force planning, sourcing equipment and personnel, transportation, civil engineering, and medical planning is

*A. the Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment (DCAPES)

B. the Air Force War and Mobilization Plan (WMP) System

C. the Global Command and Control System (GCCS)

D. the time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD)

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158. DCAPES is detailed in what AFI?

*A. AFI 10-401, Chapter 4

B. AFI 36-2241, Chapter 4

C. AFI 36-2903

D. AFI 10-248

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